NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State softball team (16-4, 3-0 MVC) will resume Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend, when it hosts Loyola Chicago (5-13, 1-2 MVC) at Marian Kneer Stadium. The Redbirds and the Ramblers are set for a doubleheader on Saturday, beginning at 12 p.m., before wrapping up the three-game series on Sunday at 11 a.m.
Saturday's twin bill will be featured on ESPN3, while all three contests will air on WZND Radio. At this time, attendance is limited to player pass list only and not open to the general public.
RED-HOT REDBIRDS
Heading into this weekend, the Redbirds are off to their best start since 1988, sitting at 16-4 overall.